Langman's medical embryology / T.W. Sadler ; original illustrations by Jill Leland ; computer illustrations by Susan L. Sadler-Redmond ; scanning electron micrographs by Kathleen K. Sulik and Jennifer Burgoon ; ultrasound images by Nancy Chescheir.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sadler, T. W. (Thomas W.)

Contributor:

Langman, Jan.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Embryology, Human.

Developmental biology.

Embryology.

Abnormalities.

Medical Subjects:

Embryology.

Abnormalities.

Physical Description:

x, 504 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm

Edition:

Eighth edition.

Other Title:

Medical embryology

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, [2000]

Summary:

The Seventh Edition of this important text made over $70 million in sales! Now completely updated, the Eighth Edition has even more to appreciate, including clinically oriented questions and answers, SEMs, LMs, clinical photographs, comprehensive labeling and subheads, and 3-D illustrations that enhance visualization of features and sizes.

Contents:

Part I General Embryology

1. Gametogenesis: Conversion of Germ Cells Into Male and Female Gametes 3

2. First Week of Development: Ovulation to Implantation 31

3. Second Week of Development: Bilaminar Germ Disc 49

4. Third Week of Development: Trilaminar Germ Disc 61

5. Third to Eighth Week: The Embryonic Period 83

6. Third Month to Birth: The Fetal Period and Birth Defects 112

7. Fetal Membranes and Placenta 136

Part II Special Embryology

8. Skeletal System 161

9. Muscular System 187

10. Body Cavities 197

11. Cardiovascular System 208

12. Respiratory System 260

13. Digestive System 270

14. Urogenital System 304

15. Head and Neck 345

16. Ear 382

17. Eye 394

18. Integumentary System 405

19. Central Nervous System 411.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0683306502

OCLC:

43483684